Forgiveness therapists in Burlington, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Browse Forgiveness therapists in Burlington. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
View nearby cities
Forgiveness
Angelica Esposito - AE Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR Therapist
Forgiveness can be a powerful tool for healing, but it’s not always easy to achieve, especially when past hurts feel deeply ingrained. If you're struggling with feelings of anger, resentment, or pain, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be a helpful modality in processing unresolved emotions tied to those experiences. EMDR allows you to revisit painful memories in a safe, supportive environment and helps your brain reprocess them in a way that promotes healing and emotional release. Together, we can work toward finding forgiveness, not necessarily for others, but for your own peace and emotional well-being.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7M 1A7
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Forgiveness
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
Forgiveness is a process. Someone who has wronged us can build intense anger, resentment, and bitterness. It can affect our relationship with self and others. Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation with the offender. It does not mean accepting or forgetting the wrongdoing. Let us discover together how we can deepen our understanding of forgiveness and what that means to you.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Forgiveness
Lori Schledewitz
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, RP
Are you noticing that the burden of resentment or self-blame has become too difficult to carry? Do you find yourself stewing on events from the past - locked in painful waves of anger, regret, disappointment, and self-doubt? Are you looking for clarification and emotional freedom?
Learning to cultivate forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting or denying the pain of your experience. It also doesn't mean having to say or do something for another person. It is all about doing something meaningful for you. It involves learning to give back to yourself what has been lost, reclaiming who you were before and nurturing self-forgiveness.
I am here for you, holding a safe and supportive space. Together, you and I will explore ways to hold yourself kindly, develop skills to manage pain and weather emotional storms, and begin reconnecting with what is essential to how you want to live your life now.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Holding onto resentment, guilt, or past wounds can feel heavy and exhausting. At Pursue You Psychotherapy, we help individuals navigate the complex emotions tied to forgiveness—whether it’s forgiving others, yourself, or simply finding peace with what cannot be changed. Forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing harm or forgetting—it’s about freeing yourself from the weight of anger and pain so you can move forward.
We provide treatment that targets:
-Resentment & Unresolved Hurt – Struggling to let go of past betrayals, injustices, or disappointments.
-Self-Forgiveness & Guilt – Carrying shame over past mistakes or struggling to move forward with self-compassion.
-Anger & Bitterness – Feeling stuck in frustration, seeking closure, or wanting to release emotional burdens.
-Broken Trust in Relationships – Navigating forgiveness after betrayal, family conflict, or relational wounds.
-Letting Go of Perfectionism – Learning to accept yourself and others despite past imperfections or failures.
-Fear of Being Hurt Again – Wanting to forgive but struggling with trust, boundaries, and emotional safety.
Our therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Self-Compassion Practices, Inner Healing & Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Emotional Processing to help you work through pain, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and cultivate a sense of peace—without minimizing your experiences. Forgiveness is a journey, not a destination. Whether you’re working on releasing anger, rebuilding trust, or learning to be kinder to yourself, we’re here to guide you toward healing in a way that honors your emotions and personal boundaries
8 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Alessia Zita | Zita Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying)
Do you feel weighed down by hurt, resentment, or unfinished emotions from the past? Many of us grow up believing we’re supposed to “move on,” let things go quickly, or forgive before we’re ready. Anger, grief, or boundaries may have felt unacceptable, leaving those emotions unresolved and carried quietly over time.
These feelings are not a sign of bitterness or failure—they’re signals that something meaningful needs to be acknowledged. Forgiveness is not about excusing harm or forcing closure; it’s about understanding what you’ve been holding and deciding what you want to carry forward. Together, we can explore your experiences at your pace, clarify what forgiveness means for you, and support you in finding relief, clarity, and a lighter sense of self. You’re holding this for a reason. Let’s explore why—and what comes next.
2 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Sara Tawadros
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div in Clinical Counselling
Forgiveness is the process of letting go of resentment or anger towards someone who has caused harm or hurt. It is a decision to release negative feelings and to move on from the pain caused by the actions of another person. Forgiveness is not about forgetting what happened or denying the harm that was caused, but rather it is about accepting that the event happened and choosing to let go of feelings of anger and resentment. Forgiveness can be difficult, but it can also be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. It can help to improve relationships, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall well-being. While it may not always be easy, forgiveness can be an important step towards finding peace and moving forward in life.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7L 6W6
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Forgiveness
Maor Bernshtein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
If you’re tired of replaying old hurts, feeling weighed down by anger, guilt, or bitterness, you’re ready to explore what forgiveness and healing could look like, with or without reconciliation. Forgiveness is a choice to release resentment or anger toward someone who has harmed you. It does not excuse or justify the wrong, and forgiveness does not require reconciliation, particularly in unsafe or harmful circumstances. Self-forgiveness means releasing resentment, guilt, and shame toward yourself, recognizing your humanity, accepting your imperfections, and granting yourself compassion. Visit pathwaytoself.ca to book a free 20-minute consultation and ask any questions you have.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Forgiveness
Satvinder Khurme
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Forgiveness is voluntary, it plays a very important role in managing anger, develop positive thought process, achieve peace of mind, also helps in rebuilding broken relationship, recognize pain, above all helps to heal and move ahead in life.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Burlington, ON
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario
Forgiveness
Alicia Alessandrini
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Are you having trouble forgiving yourself or feel like you'd like to practice forgiveness towards someone else? Let's work together to look at what that would mean, and look like for you.
5 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Forgiveness
Darbey Carlson
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, MSc, RYT-200, ADHD-CCSP
Are you looking to create a sense of forgiveness towards yourself, others, or the world around you? Let's connect to provide you a space of safety to navigate sadness, anger, confusion, or any other emotion that may come with your experience in order to rebuild your power.
9 Years Experience
Online in Burlington, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Burlington is one of the most affluent cities in the Greater Toronto Area — situated between Hamilton and Oakville along the western shore of Lake Ontario — with an affluent, family-oriented population and a therapy culture shaped by the stresses of high-income suburban family life, corporate careers, and the pressure to maintain prosperity across generations. Joseph Brant Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving the Alton Village, Tansley, and Millcroft neighbourhoods. Burlington's relative homogeneity is changing as immigration diversifies the population, with growing South Asian and East Asian communities beginning to shape a broader range of therapy demand. The city's proximity to Hamilton's therapy ecosystem and the broader GTA network means specialist care is generally accessible for those willing to travel or use telehealth.
Forgiveness therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Forgiveness therapists in Burlington, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $178 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (69%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (57%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$178
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
|
| 26% |
Male |
|
| 2% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 30% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 69% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 57% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 51% | Narrative Therapy |
| 49% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 66% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 46% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Christian |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |